Nute Road bridge plans advance

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Posted Oct. 14, 2012 at 3:15 AM
Updated Oct 14, 2012 at 6:18 AM

Posted Oct. 14, 2012 at 3:15 AM
Updated Oct 14, 2012 at 6:18 AM

“The wheels are in motion!” That’s what Selectman Jay Moriarty said when the selectmen’s conference with CMA’s Senior Structural Engineer Jason Gallant concluded on Oct. 5. They had discussed the CMA plans for the rebuilding of the Nute Road bridge over the Bellamy River. Gallant said he’d be sending these final plans to the state engineer that afternoon and he expected that work could begin soon.

The selectmen indicated that they would be hiring A.J. Hartford to do the work, but expected CMA to provide outside supervision. Moriarty will be the selectmen’s representative for the project, with Gallant available to him. Weather favorable, the project should be done by mid-November, Gallant said.

PLANNING BOARD

The proposal for the Little Tree Infant and Toddler Montessori-based Education Center at 316 route 108 is on its way to the Zoning Board of Adjustment. On Oct. 3 the Planning Board gave the center conditional approval.Wally Dunham told the applicants, David and Sarah Greenshields and Brian Hamor, that “This application was the best we’ve seen in my 15 years on this board.” The plan needs to go to the ZBA because it includes enlarging a grandfathered commercial use in the Residential/Agricultural zone. At capacity, the center expects to enroll 50 children ages 0 to 3, with 12 teachers, and operate from 7:30 a.m. to 6 p.m. The prospectus also states that the facility will be available free of charge to groups involved in child-related issues, as part of its aim to become integrated with the Seacoast and with the town.The building will be leased from owner Bill Shaheen.

POLITICAL SEASON

The political season is upon us, and the town has a “Political Advertising Policy” persuant to RSA 664:17.Those planning to erect political messages need to know that such signs can be placed on town road right-of-way which abut any town-owned property EXCEPT: Town Hall, the library, the public safety complex, and the cemetery.No political advertising may be affixed to any highway sign, telephone pole, tree or structure. All such signs shall be free-standing and not more than six square feet in area. All political advertising must be removed no later than the second Friday following the election. (In the case of the Nov. 6 election, that date would be Nov. 16.)On Election Day, political signs may be placed in the park across the road from Town Hall, but these must be removed within 24 hours of the election.

WANT TO JOIN THE CROP WALK?

The Madbury Church plans to participate in the annual Crop Walk on Oct. 21. This event benefits Church World Service, with 25% of receipts staying locally, to be used by the Dover Children’s Home and the Friendly Kitchen. This walk is the oldest such event in the country, having been initiated after World War11 as an effort to send food to Europe.Pledges can be made on-line or by getting a packet from Jim Griffin at 603-397-5271.The walk will begin at the rear of the Annunciation Greek Church in the Dover Public Library parking lot. Registration will begin at 1 p.m. There will be a bagpiper to keep things lively. There will be two walking loops, of one and three miles, your choice.

FAIR TIME

The Madbury Church folks are busy getting ready for their Fall Fair on Nov. 3 at the church. A chowder and soup luncheon , along with a bake sale including lots of pies will be featured.Besides hand-crafted items made locally, they will have a Fair Trade table and a Heifer Project Gift Market.

BOOK SALES

On Nov. 3, the Friends of Madbury Library will have a Book Sale at the library from 9 to 2 - to be continued on Election day, Nov. 6. Fill a bag and make a reasonable donation.